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Conversations with My Gardener
Henri Cueco
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Description for Conversations with My Gardener
Paperback. Two men, both advancing in years, converse deep in the French countryside. One is an artist, the other his gardener. On finishing his work, the gardener enters the studio and looks over the artist's shoulder. As the artist draws, the gardener talks. But, all the while the bond between these two very different men is deepening. Translator(s): Miller, George. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158.
Tales of life, death and lettuce in a French garden. Two men, both advancing in years, converse deep in the French countryside. One is an artist, the other his gardener. On finishing his work, the gardener enters the studio and looks over the artist's shoulder. As the artist draws, the gardener talks: about his youth, his family, his travels, his health, and, of course, the pleasures of gardening. Sometimes the artist responds, sometimes he just listens; but, all the while the bond between these two very different men is deepening. Their growing friendship produces many moments of dry humour: when ... Read more
Tales of life, death and lettuce in a French garden. Two men, both advancing in years, converse deep in the French countryside. One is an artist, the other his gardener. On finishing his work, the gardener enters the studio and looks over the artist's shoulder. As the artist draws, the gardener talks: about his youth, his family, his travels, his health, and, of course, the pleasures of gardening. Sometimes the artist responds, sometimes he just listens; but, all the while the bond between these two very different men is deepening. Their growing friendship produces many moments of dry humour: when ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Granta Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781862078406
SKU
KTG0007788
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About Henri Cueco
Henri Cueco is an artist and writer. He lives in France.
Reviews for Conversations with My Gardener
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'The charm of this book lies in its characters' easy discourse on the minutiae of everyday life' Observer Review
'A very gentle rebuttle to the argument that the art of conversation has been lost' The Herald (Glasgow)
'It shows why it is worth bothering with dustballs and idle chat. Like many French films- a good Rohmer, for ... Read more
'The charm of this book lies in its characters' easy discourse on the minutiae of everyday life' Observer Review
'A very gentle rebuttle to the argument that the art of conversation has been lost' The Herald (Glasgow)
'It shows why it is worth bothering with dustballs and idle chat. Like many French films- a good Rohmer, for ... Read more